Nikon D7000 announced (The D90's worthy successor)
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I know that many of you have been awaiting this with bated breath, so have I. It’s finally been announced and the name’s going to be D7000. It will have a new 16.2 MP CMOS sensor (Nikon manufactured), twin SD slots (this is usually a pro-camera feature), 1080p HD video, ISO range from 100 to 6400 (HI-modes take you to 25600), 39 point AF (supports older non AF-S lenses), and I believe it introduces a new battery (so your D80/90 batteries can’t be reused). Here's the official Nikon USA link: http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/Product/Digital-SLR/25468/D7000.html[^] Oh, and most importantly, the estimated price is 1,199.95. That's not bad, not bad at all. Now I will begin planning my purchase arguments deviously, and if all goes well, I'll get spousal approval for this! Muhahahahah! :-D
Regards, Nish
My technology blog: voidnish.wordpress.com (recently moved from web-host to wordpress)
Well, I don't see anything very good over the previous model except "magnesium-alloy" body. That Video recording is a lie, until they (Canon / Nikon / everybody) fix that fixed length capture limitation. :)
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I know that many of you have been awaiting this with bated breath, so have I. It’s finally been announced and the name’s going to be D7000. It will have a new 16.2 MP CMOS sensor (Nikon manufactured), twin SD slots (this is usually a pro-camera feature), 1080p HD video, ISO range from 100 to 6400 (HI-modes take you to 25600), 39 point AF (supports older non AF-S lenses), and I believe it introduces a new battery (so your D80/90 batteries can’t be reused). Here's the official Nikon USA link: http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/Product/Digital-SLR/25468/D7000.html[^] Oh, and most importantly, the estimated price is 1,199.95. That's not bad, not bad at all. Now I will begin planning my purchase arguments deviously, and if all goes well, I'll get spousal approval for this! Muhahahahah! :-D
Regards, Nish
My technology blog: voidnish.wordpress.com (recently moved from web-host to wordpress)
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Well, I don't see anything very good over the previous model except "magnesium-alloy" body. That Video recording is a lie, until they (Canon / Nikon / everybody) fix that fixed length capture limitation. :)
Yes, because changing apertures in the middle of a clip will make a soccer mom Truffaut.
Need custom software developed? I do custom programming based primarily on MS tools with an emphasis on C# development and consulting. I also do Android Programming as I find it a refreshing break from the MS. "And they, since they Were not the one dead, turned to their affairs" -- Robert Frost
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Well, I don't see anything very good over the previous model except "magnesium-alloy" body. That Video recording is a lie, until they (Canon / Nikon / everybody) fix that fixed length capture limitation. :)
Rutvik Dave wrote:
Well, I don't see anything very good over the previous model except "magnesium-alloy" body
:wtf: New sensor, much better ISO levels, 1080p video, dual SD cards, newer faster AF system (this alone is worth an upgrade). And apparently, it also meters with all AI-S lenses (not confirmed on the Nikon site, but mentioned on other reviews).
Regards, Nish
My technology blog: voidnish.wordpress.com (recently moved from web-host to wordpress)
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Need custom software developed? I do custom programming based primarily on MS tools with an emphasis on C# development and consulting. I also do Android Programming as I find it a refreshing break from the MS. "And they, since they Were not the one dead, turned to their affairs" -- Robert Frost
Thanks :-D
Regards, Nish
My technology blog: voidnish.wordpress.com (recently moved from web-host to wordpress)
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I know that many of you have been awaiting this with bated breath, so have I. It’s finally been announced and the name’s going to be D7000. It will have a new 16.2 MP CMOS sensor (Nikon manufactured), twin SD slots (this is usually a pro-camera feature), 1080p HD video, ISO range from 100 to 6400 (HI-modes take you to 25600), 39 point AF (supports older non AF-S lenses), and I believe it introduces a new battery (so your D80/90 batteries can’t be reused). Here's the official Nikon USA link: http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/Product/Digital-SLR/25468/D7000.html[^] Oh, and most importantly, the estimated price is 1,199.95. That's not bad, not bad at all. Now I will begin planning my purchase arguments deviously, and if all goes well, I'll get spousal approval for this! Muhahahahah! :-D
Regards, Nish
My technology blog: voidnish.wordpress.com (recently moved from web-host to wordpress)
Might have been interested...except I got myself a D300 for less than that from eBay - OK, it was second-hand, but it's a totally splendid camera... And it's heavy and tough enough that I can use it as a self-defence weapon....
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I know that many of you have been awaiting this with bated breath, so have I. It’s finally been announced and the name’s going to be D7000. It will have a new 16.2 MP CMOS sensor (Nikon manufactured), twin SD slots (this is usually a pro-camera feature), 1080p HD video, ISO range from 100 to 6400 (HI-modes take you to 25600), 39 point AF (supports older non AF-S lenses), and I believe it introduces a new battery (so your D80/90 batteries can’t be reused). Here's the official Nikon USA link: http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/Product/Digital-SLR/25468/D7000.html[^] Oh, and most importantly, the estimated price is 1,199.95. That's not bad, not bad at all. Now I will begin planning my purchase arguments deviously, and if all goes well, I'll get spousal approval for this! Muhahahahah! :-D
Regards, Nish
My technology blog: voidnish.wordpress.com (recently moved from web-host to wordpress)
i hate Nikon for doing this to me
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i hate Nikon for doing this to me
Well it's 2 years now since they released the D90. The D80 to D90 gap was 2 years too. So this was surely to be expected.
Regards, Nish
My technology blog: voidnish.wordpress.com (recently moved from web-host to wordpress)
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Rutvik Dave wrote:
Well, I don't see anything very good over the previous model except "magnesium-alloy" body
:wtf: New sensor, much better ISO levels, 1080p video, dual SD cards, newer faster AF system (this alone is worth an upgrade). And apparently, it also meters with all AI-S lenses (not confirmed on the Nikon site, but mentioned on other reviews).
Regards, Nish
My technology blog: voidnish.wordpress.com (recently moved from web-host to wordpress)
You might be correct but,
Nishant Sivakumar wrote:
New sensor
There is not much advantage for us, whether it's 12 MP or 16 MP
Nishant Sivakumar wrote:
much better ISO levels
This will sure help on few nigh shoots, but Extra $1200 for few low light shoots aaaa... :|
Nishant Sivakumar wrote:
1080p video
15-20 min limitation + you need expensive SD card.
Nishant Sivakumar wrote:
dual SD cards
This is good, but what if you just buy 16/32 GB single card.
Nishant Sivakumar wrote:
newer faster AF system
This is good... Yes if you think from professional photographer's point of view yes its all must have upgrades (but again then just buy Canon 1D / 7D Mark), but from general consumer point of view its very costly upgrade. :) and the main problem is "how you are going to convince your wife" :-D
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You might be correct but,
Nishant Sivakumar wrote:
New sensor
There is not much advantage for us, whether it's 12 MP or 16 MP
Nishant Sivakumar wrote:
much better ISO levels
This will sure help on few nigh shoots, but Extra $1200 for few low light shoots aaaa... :|
Nishant Sivakumar wrote:
1080p video
15-20 min limitation + you need expensive SD card.
Nishant Sivakumar wrote:
dual SD cards
This is good, but what if you just buy 16/32 GB single card.
Nishant Sivakumar wrote:
newer faster AF system
This is good... Yes if you think from professional photographer's point of view yes its all must have upgrades (but again then just buy Canon 1D / 7D Mark), but from general consumer point of view its very costly upgrade. :) and the main problem is "how you are going to convince your wife" :-D
Rutvik Dave wrote:
This will sure help on few nigh shoots, but Extra $1200 for few low light shoots aaaa...
Well when you are at the prosumer (just below pro) level camera, low light abilities are indeed very important.
Rutvik Dave wrote:
This is good, but what if you just buy 16/32 GB single card.
Dual SD cards are more for redundancy/reliability than for extra storage.
Rutvik Dave wrote:
but from general consumer point of view its very costly upgrade.
Not really, it's more expensive than the D90 is but it certainly has better specs.
Rutvik Dave wrote:
and the main problem is "how you are going to convince your wife"
and therein lies the rub. :sigh:
Regards, Nish
My technology blog: voidnish.wordpress.com (recently moved from web-host to wordpress)
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Rutvik Dave wrote:
This will sure help on few nigh shoots, but Extra $1200 for few low light shoots aaaa...
Well when you are at the prosumer (just below pro) level camera, low light abilities are indeed very important.
Rutvik Dave wrote:
This is good, but what if you just buy 16/32 GB single card.
Dual SD cards are more for redundancy/reliability than for extra storage.
Rutvik Dave wrote:
but from general consumer point of view its very costly upgrade.
Not really, it's more expensive than the D90 is but it certainly has better specs.
Rutvik Dave wrote:
and the main problem is "how you are going to convince your wife"
and therein lies the rub. :sigh:
Regards, Nish
My technology blog: voidnish.wordpress.com (recently moved from web-host to wordpress)
Nishant Sivakumar wrote:
Rutvik Dave wrote: and the main problem is "how you are going to convince your wife" and therein lies the rub.
All married photography enthusiasts face this problem. I enjoy lurking on eBay, and buying photography stuff that I don't really need, but would rather like - "I wonder if the xyz lens is better than my pqr version". This means that the item will arrive by post, and there is no guaranteeing who will go to the P.O.Box first after it arrives. The conversation goes like this: Me: "Could you find me a small carboard box, dear, I seem to have damaged my pqr lens, and I need to send it to UK/Germany for repair. I'll drop it off next time I'm in town." TheLadyWife: "You're always breaking stuff - you need to be more carefull. OK, I'll get one for you from the shed." Me: "Thanks, love, it should be back in a week or so. Let me know if it's arrived next time you go to town." Needless to say no lens is sent for repair, and the box is kept for when the lesser of the two lenses hits eBay. :-O "Needs must when the devil drives." :)
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Nishant Sivakumar wrote:
Rutvik Dave wrote: and the main problem is "how you are going to convince your wife" and therein lies the rub.
All married photography enthusiasts face this problem. I enjoy lurking on eBay, and buying photography stuff that I don't really need, but would rather like - "I wonder if the xyz lens is better than my pqr version". This means that the item will arrive by post, and there is no guaranteeing who will go to the P.O.Box first after it arrives. The conversation goes like this: Me: "Could you find me a small carboard box, dear, I seem to have damaged my pqr lens, and I need to send it to UK/Germany for repair. I'll drop it off next time I'm in town." TheLadyWife: "You're always breaking stuff - you need to be more carefull. OK, I'll get one for you from the shed." Me: "Thanks, love, it should be back in a week or so. Let me know if it's arrived next time you go to town." Needless to say no lens is sent for repair, and the box is kept for when the lesser of the two lenses hits eBay. :-O "Needs must when the devil drives." :)
Nice approach :thumbsup:
Regards, Nish
My technology blog: voidnish.wordpress.com (recently moved from web-host to wordpress)
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I know that many of you have been awaiting this with bated breath, so have I. It’s finally been announced and the name’s going to be D7000. It will have a new 16.2 MP CMOS sensor (Nikon manufactured), twin SD slots (this is usually a pro-camera feature), 1080p HD video, ISO range from 100 to 6400 (HI-modes take you to 25600), 39 point AF (supports older non AF-S lenses), and I believe it introduces a new battery (so your D80/90 batteries can’t be reused). Here's the official Nikon USA link: http://www.nikonusa.com/Find-Your-Nikon/Product/Digital-SLR/25468/D7000.html[^] Oh, and most importantly, the estimated price is 1,199.95. That's not bad, not bad at all. Now I will begin planning my purchase arguments deviously, and if all goes well, I'll get spousal approval for this! Muhahahahah! :-D
Regards, Nish
My technology blog: voidnish.wordpress.com (recently moved from web-host to wordpress)
Nishant Sivakumar wrote:
Now I will begin planning my purchase arguments deviously
If you come up with some really good ones, let me know! Somehow I think "well you got an iPad when it came out" will get me the cold shoulder and a night on the couch....
_________________________ John Andrew Holmes "It is well to remember that the entire universe, with one trifling exception, is composed of others." Shhhhh.... I am not really here. I am a figment of your imagination.... I am still in my cave so this must be an illusion....
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Nishant Sivakumar wrote:
Now I will begin planning my purchase arguments deviously
If you come up with some really good ones, let me know! Somehow I think "well you got an iPad when it came out" will get me the cold shoulder and a night on the couch....
_________________________ John Andrew Holmes "It is well to remember that the entire universe, with one trifling exception, is composed of others." Shhhhh.... I am not really here. I am a figment of your imagination.... I am still in my cave so this must be an illusion....
El Corazon wrote:
If you come up with some really good ones, let me know! Somehow I think "well you got an iPad when it came out" will get me the cold shoulder and a night on the couch....
Same here, except maybe not for an iPad (since I'd never buy one, not at Apple's price).
Regards, Nish
My technology blog: voidnish.wordpress.com (recently moved from web-host to wordpress)
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El Corazon wrote:
If you come up with some really good ones, let me know! Somehow I think "well you got an iPad when it came out" will get me the cold shoulder and a night on the couch....
Same here, except maybe not for an iPad (since I'd never buy one, not at Apple's price).
Regards, Nish
My technology blog: voidnish.wordpress.com (recently moved from web-host to wordpress)
Nishant Sivakumar wrote:
Same here, except maybe not for an iPad (since I'd never buy one, not at Apple's price).
She wanted something super thin, super light... it was that or a netbook. Except for exchanging data, most things are easier for her on the iPad because she doesn't want to learn computers, just use them.
_________________________ John Andrew Holmes "It is well to remember that the entire universe, with one trifling exception, is composed of others." Shhhhh.... I am not really here. I am a figment of your imagination.... I am still in my cave so this must be an illusion....